Tourette Syndrome
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3 1/2 Year Old Frequently Blinking
It could be any combo of things, but also do not rule out Tourette's Syndrome. My son began exhibiting the blinking at about 4 years old, and it escalated ...
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- My son did this off and on for a year or so when he was 2. I think it is called a transient tic. From what I read and what are pediatrician said they are normal in m...
- My son blinks alot and started at age 7 or 8, I got his eyes checked and his eyesight is off but enough to have him wear glasses. I just make sure I get him yearly exa...
- Hi L. I dont want to freak you out more than you already are and im truly sorry if I do... You should have your little guy checked for seizures that may be what is ca...
Worried About Son Not Speaking Yet
It turned out my son has very mild Tourette's Syndrome, and while his tics are extremely minor, he had a vocal tic where he repeated some of the sounds in ...
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- my son, who will be 17 months on feb 11 doesn't say too many different things, but in the past couple of weeks he has started trying to. he says clock, truck, mama, da...
- I would not worry too much if no other symptoms. My little girl was the same way and she started talking around 2. She has never stopped. It will come.
- Hi S., Just wanted to throw another thought out there for you. BUT it is also based on whether or not other milestones are being met ok? When my youngest was born,...
Help!! Temper Tantrums
We discovered in kindergarten he had learning disabilities with Tourette's Syndrome & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I was at a loss as a young mom and ...
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- You've got some good advice. One practical tip for ignoring, does he have his own room? If so set up a playpen in his room every morning, when the temper tantrum start...
- When my son was little he would throw the most awful tantrums now he is 10 and is ADHD but the only thing that worked even after talking to his Dr and reading books. I...
- you may try holding him facing out so he will not have a chance to hit you or kick you , hold his arms and tell him that when he stop and listen to you ,you will let h...
Need Help with Finding Therapy for My Son
The Tourette's syndrome may be a result from the ADHD meds that your son may be on. My children are ADHD and I know that some of the meds give them ticks ...
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- Even though he does not have asperger's, the underlying biological problems are shared among many of these childhood disorders... so it still might help to check out w...
- I recommend Developmental Therapy Associates in Cary or Durham http://www.developmentaltherapy.com/ They will do a thorough analysis of your child and determine whi...
- If you are in Fayetteville, and want to stay local you can see Dr. Smith at Learning Links Educational Center ###-###-####. She specializes in this. Good Luck and ...
Is It Just Bad Habit?
It's probably nothing to worry about but the worst-case scenario would be Tourette's syndrome so you may want to have him evaluated by a psychologist to be ...
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- Just ignore it, he'll out grow it. My nephew did this. We all thought he had something wrong with him. It looked kind of funny, he did it for a few months and then all...
- For peace of mind, you may want him evaluated by your pediatrician. Your gift of loving God,life and your husband will sustain you no matter what the cause. Cont...
- Ask his pediatrician about it. When I was 8, I was having facial ticks and making a noise in my throat repetitively, which was also a "tick". My mother asked the docto...
ADD, Behavioral Problems-I Think There's Something More.
Tourette's syndrome has tics and sometimes seizures can look like tics when they are localized. I would highly suggest getting him in to see a pediatric ...
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- My 17 yr old son has ADHD, and for several years we went thru the medication guessing game!! From adjusting dosages and trying new meds, the "tics" never went away. He...
- My son has adhd we found out from his doctor when he was in 1 grade and he is now in 4th. We put him on medication the 1st year and it really helped alot but he still ...
- He should have an evaluation by a good child neuropsychologist. Has anyone tried changing his diet or other interventions before putting him on medication? Have you ...
Preschools for Child with Special Needs
Read all 9 responses: "My 3 1/2 yr old has Tourette Syndrome with sensory processing disorder and ADHD (fun combo, eh?) We've been struggling to find an ...
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- My son is special needs. He is 4. He goes to Hope Wall. I dont know if they will take kids from Naperville, but I am thinking they would. If you are interested, le...
- I just realized you accessed the public preschool. 204 has a fantastic preschool and special ed program. Good luck
- Hi, Call your local public school district. We're in Oswego & they are great! We have an early intervention preschool. It's for kids with special needs. My son goe...
Has Anyone Had a Child That Suddenly Starts Blinking Really Hard?
... having episodes like this. it took months to dx as he did not have allergies that they could see...he was dx with a mild case of Tourette Syndrome. ...
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- Remember of course, every child is different, but my son now 6, then around 4 did the same thing. He doesnt have any allergies or recurring sickness, but he would be w...
- Hey, M.! Yes, we went through that. My oldest son was on meds for ADHD and allergies meds as well. He wasn't aloud to drink soda, so caffeine wasn't the issue. Whe...
- My son was just six when he started having episodes like this. it took months to dx as he did not have allergies that they could see...he was dx with a mild case of T...
6 Year Old Smells His Fingers
Sep 4, 2009 ... My friend is grown now, still has tourettes, but her ticks are mild and people don't generally notice unless she .... Child with Possible Tourette Syndrome ...
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- I have seen kids do things like have their hands in their pants, or their armpits and then smell them---this is obviously a problem habit. However, if he just likes s...
- I second Kimberly's comment ... it could be a tic. Many people have them and this may just be his unique thing. I would contact the pediatrician's office for their input.
- I have a 2 1/2 year old who has recently started clearing his throat a lot, over and over again. It's been going on for about 5 weeks now. So I looked it up on the int...
Seeking New Ideas for Son's Social Problems.
Read all 27 responses: "My son has ADHD, Tourette's, Asperger's, ODD, ... learning disabilities, tourette syndrome, asperger syndrome, etc. I also have that ...
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- have you tried scouts or TaeKwonDo, we have had same issues, scouts didnt work and when kids dont like you it can cause real self esteem issues, we are starting counse...
- I also have a bipolar, adhd child. He is 8 years old and the best thing that ever happen to me. He is on medication of course to keep him safe. He also had social prob...
- S., This is just one Mom's testimony on what good nutrition has done for ADD/ADHD - Feel free to contact me for more My daughter Robin was diagnosed with ADHD. ...
